Japan declares 'war' on obsolete technology including floppy disk

Japan declares ‘war’ on the floppy disk, yes, the floppy disk

Sony stopped making the disks in 2011. Many young people would struggle to describe how to use one. Yet, they’re still used by Japan’s government.

Japan still needs to get rid of floppy disks

The government wants to try to eliminate them from the public administration, where they are still used for hundreds of practices and services

Digitalization: Japan's authorities are still using floppy disks — Minister of Digital Affairs desperate

AI, dog robots and... Floppy discs? The Japanese administration is apparently less modern than large parts of society. The minister now wants to change that. And he already has his eye on the next opponent.

Japan ‘lagging behind’ as government still uses floppy disks and fax machines

Japan's digital minister has 'declared war' on the obsolete technology

Japan declares 'war' on obsolete technology including floppy disk

Minister of Digital Affairs Taro Kono has vowed to eliminate use of outdated devices including the floppy disk, CD and MiniDisc in a bid to drag Japan's government into the digital age and reduce red tape.

Floppy disks in Japan: Minister declares war on old-fashioned technology

"Where does one even buy a floppy disk?" asks Taro Kono, as Japan finally phases out the old tech.